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Acne Treatment Gel

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
S+
Label updated
2025-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SALICYLIC ACID
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Salicylic acid 2%

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

For the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
Inactive ingredients

Water (aqua), pentylene glycol, biberry (Vaccinium myrtilus) fruit extract, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) extract, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, orange (Citrus sinensis) fruit extract, lemon (Citrus x limon) fruit extract, sugar maple (Acer saccharum) extract, hydrolyzed algin, citric acid, sodium citrate, zinc sulfate.

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 688783fd-574e-40dd-a4cb-c59afdebcddc · Version 5
NDC: 31720-301